key KIA NIRO HYBRID EV 2022 Owner's Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Emergency liftgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate. When someone is inadvertent-
ly locked in the luggage compart-
ment, the liftgate can be opened by
doing as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the
hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the
right (1).
3. Push up the liftgate.
WARNING- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available.
Occupants should always be
properly restrained.
WARNING- Exhaust
fumes
The liftgate should always be
kept completely closed while
the vehicle is in motion. If it is
left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases may enter the
vehicle and serious illness or
death may result.WARNING
No one should be allowed to
occupy the cargo area of the
vehicle at any time. The cargo
area is a very dangerous loca-
tion in the event of a crash.
Use the release lever for
emergencies only. Use with
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Make sure nothing is near the
liftgate latch and striker while
closing the liftgate. It may dam-
age the liftgate's latch.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof switch locat-
ed on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be operated
when the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or
START position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds the igni-
tion switch or Engine Start/Stop but-
ton is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. However, if the front door is
open, the sunroof cannot be operat-
ed even within the 30 seconds peri-
od.
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NOTICE
Do not operate the sunroof when
roof bars are installed on the vehicle
or when there is luggage on the roof.
Sunshade
Use the sunshade to block direct
sunlight coming through the sunroof
glass.
Open or close the sunshade by
hand.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may
cause injury, or property dam-
age.
Do not leave the engine run-
ning and the key in your vehi-
cle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Unattended children
could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious
injury.
Do not sit on the top of the
vehicle. It may cause injury or
vehicle damage.
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Folding the outside rearview mirror
Electric type (if equipped)
The outside rearview mirror can be
folded or unfolded by pressing the
switch when the ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the ON posi-
tion as below.
Left : The mirror will unfold.
Right : The mirror will fold.Center (AUTO):
The mirror will fold or unfold automat-
ically as follows:
Without smart key system
- The mirror will fold or unfold when
the door is locked or unlocked by
the transmitter. (if equipped)
With smart key system
- The mirror will fold or unfold when
the door is locked or unlocked by
the smart key.
- The mirror will fold or unfold when
the door is locked or unlocked by
the button on the outside door
handle.
- The mirror will unfold when you
approach the vehicle (all doors
closed and locked) with a smart
key in possession. (if equipped)
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CAUTION -Electric type
outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside
rearview mirror operates even
though the ignition switch is in
the LOCK position or the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
in the OFF position. However, to
prevent unnecessary battery
discharge, do not adjust the
mirrors longer than necessary
while the engine is not running.
Do not fold an electric type out-
side rearview mirror by hand as
this could cause motor failure.

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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Automatically Lock
Enable on shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the vehicle is shifted from the P (Park)
position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position.
Enable on speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9.3 mph).
Automatically Unlock
On shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the gear is shifted to the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Vehicle off/On key out : All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ENGINE START/STOP
button is set to the OFF position or the ignition key is removed from the
ignition switch.
Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Two Press Unlock
If this item is checked, the two press unlock will be activated.
Press the door unlock button once to unlock the driver's door, and press the button once more
within 4 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors.
Horn Feedback
(if equipped) If this item is checked, the horn feedback will be activated.
After locking the door by pressing the lock button on the transmitter, if you press the lock button
again within 4 seconds, the warning sound will operate once to indicate that all doors are locked.
2. Door
❈The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Seat Easy Access
Off : The seat easy access function will be deactivated.
Normal/Extended: When you turn off the engine, the driver's seat will automatically move rear-
ward short (Normal) or long (Extended) for you to enter or exit the vehicle more comfortably.
If you change the ignition key or ENGINE START/STOP button from OFF to ACC position, the
driver’s seat will return to the original position.
❈For more details, refer to “Driver Position Memory System” in chapter 3.
Welcome Mirror/Light If this item checked, the Welcome Mirror/Light will be activated.
Wireless Charging System If this item checked, the wireless charging system in the front seat will be activated.
Wiper/Lights Display If this item checked, the Wiper/Lights Display will be activated.
Auto Rear Wiper (in R) If this item checked, the Auto rear wiper will be activated.
Gear Position Pop-up If this item is checked, the Gear position pop-up display will be activated.
Coasting Guide Enable Coasting Guide : To activate or deactivate the Coasting guide.
Sound : To activate or deactivate the Coasting guide sound.
Start Coasting Choose the initial guiding time for Coasting guide. (Early/Normal/Late)
Icy road warning If this item is checked, the Icy road warning display will be activated.
Rear Occupant Alert If this item is checked, the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) display will be activated.
5. Convenience (if equipped)
❈The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

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Wiper mode
This indicator displays which wiper
speed is selected using the wiper
control.
You can activate or deactivate
Wiper/Lights Display function from
the User Settings mode in the cluster
LCD display.
Turn FUSE SWITCH on
This warning message illuminates
if the fuse switch in the Inner fuse
panel is OFF.
It means that you should turn the
fuse switch on.
❈For more details, refer to “Fuses”
in chapter 7.
Engine has Overheated
This warning message illuminates
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is above 120°C (248°F). This
means that the engine is overheated
and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” in chapter 6.
Shift to P (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to turn off the engine with-
out the shift lever in P (Park) posi-
tion.
At this time, the ENGINE
START/STOP button turns to the
ACC position (If you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once
more, it will turn to the ON position).
Low key battery
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes to
the OFF position.
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Features of your vehicle
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed.
It means that you should press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Steering wheel not locked
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not lock
when the ENGINE START/STOP
button changes to the OFF posi-
tion.
Check Steering Wheel Lock
System (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the ENGINE
START/STOP button changes to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the ENGINE START/STOP button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress
the brake pedal to start the engine.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
It means that you should always
have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not detected
when you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.

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Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each
time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message “Key not detect-
ed” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace
the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
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NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Low washer fluid
This warning message illuminates
on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the
washer fluid.
Low fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminates.
Add fuel as soon as possible.

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Features of your vehicle
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys-
tem by pressing the ESC OFF but-
ton.
❈For more details, refer to
“Electronic Stability Control (ESC)”
in chapter 5.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (Without Smart Key)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the vehicle detects the
immobilizer in your key properly
while the ignition switch is ON.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Immobilizer Indicator
Light (With Smart Key)
This indicator light illuminates for up
to 30 seconds:
When the vehicle detects the
smart key in the vehicle properly
while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is ACC or ON.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you can not start the
engine.

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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key which is in the vehicle
while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key
is weak.
- At this time, you cannot start the
engine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
with the smart key. (For more
details, refer to “Starting the
hybrid system” in chapter 5.)
When there is a malfunction with
the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light
on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
- The indicator light does not blink
but illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more
rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi-
nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in
the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.